Active Time

　　20 minutes

　　Total Time

　　20 minutes

　　This compote makes a lovely (and low-fat) dessert on its own, but the addition of ice cream and won ton strips makes it something special.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　

For compote

1 cup raspberries

　　1 cup blackberries, halved lengthwise if large

　　1 cup quartered strawberries

　　1/2 cup dry white wine

　　1 tablespoon crème de cassis or Chambord liqueur

　　1/4 cup sugar

　　

For won ton strips

1 to 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

　　8 won ton wrappers, thawed if frozen, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips

　　1 pint vanilla ice cream

　　Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting

　　

Make compote:

Step 1

Combine berries in a large bowl. Heat wine, crème de cassis, and sugar in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then pour over berries. Toss gently and let stand 10 minutes.

　　

Fry won ton strips while compote is standing:

Step 2

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat until a won ton strip sizzles when added. Fry strips in 2 or 3 batches, stirring gently with a slotted spoon, until golden, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.

　　

Step 3

Top compote with ice cream, then won ton strips.